Articulon News and Announcements

Free Shredding and Electronic Recycling Event by BBB Serving Eastern North Carolina

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Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina announces today its fall “Secure Your ID” Day event will take place in Raleigh on Saturday, October 17, 2015. It will include document shredding, collection of computers and hard-drives for secure destruction, electric/electronics recycling and identity protection tips. The shred and recycling event will be from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the parking lot of Coastal Federal Credit Union located at 1000 St. Albans Drive.

The 2015 Identity Fraud Report by Javelin Strategy & Research, states that in 2014, 12.7 million consumers experienced identity fraud, with one incident of identity theft occurring every two seconds.

“Shredding paper documents and safely disposing of used computers and mobile devices are key ways to protect an individual’s identity,” says Steve Fromme, president and CEO of BBB serving Eastern North Carolina. “Our free shred event is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of both paper documents and electronics.”

During the event, local partners ProShred, A Shred Ahead and GEEP will be on site. Individuals are encouraged to bring up to three boxes/bags of documents that have been removed from binders, and up to five electric/electronic devices. Accepted items are computers, cell phones, tablets, TVs, printers, fax machines, vacuums, DVD/CD players, microwaves and toasters.

To date, the semi-annual “Secure Your ID” Day events have safely destroyed more than 370,000 lbs. of sensitive documents and more than 89,000 lbs. of electronics. Additional event information is available at www.bbbshred.org.

This is the 15th consecutive “Secure Your ID” Day event that Coastal Federal Credit Union has sponsored.

About BBB serving Eastern North Carolina:
Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation serving 33 counties in eastern North Carolina. The organization is funded primarily by BBB Accredited Business fees from more than 3,500 local businesses and professional firms. BBB promotes integrity, consumer confidence and business ethics through business self-regulation in the local marketplace. Services provided by BBB include reports on companies and charitable organizations, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, consumer/business education programs and dispute resolution services. All services are provided at no cost to the public, with the occasional exception of mediation and arbitration. Visit bbb.org.

30,000 Plus Expected at 30th Annual International Festival

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The 30th annual International Festival of Raleigh will take place October 9 through October 11 at the Raleigh Convention center. Fun for the whole family, tickets are available online at www.internationalfestival.org, with discounts for military, seniors, students and children.

The weekend of festivities starts with a naturalization ceremony that will swear in more than 200 foreign-born individuals as citizens of the United States. This is the only ceremony in North Carolina that is held outside of a courthouse. It is open to the public and allows family and friends to observe this momentous occasion. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. on the main stage in the Raleigh Convention Center.

Immediately following the naturalization ceremony, the festival doors will open with music, dance, food and activities from around the globe. More than 60 countries and cultures will be represented.

New for 2015:

Special Attribute:

  • Dance demonstrations, all weekend on the main stage
  • Food from 27 different cultures and countries
  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Cultural exhibits
  • Shopping bazaar

Featured Performances:

Tickets:

  • $9.95 – Adults
  • $7.50 – Seniors, Military, Students and Kids 7-12
  • Free – children under 6

For more information, visit www.internationalfestival.org.

Articulon Wins Five 2015 InSpire Awards

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Awards DisplayRaleigh-based brand communication firm Articulon received five InSpire Awards from the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The agency was recognized during the seventh annual InSpire Awards banquet on May 12 for its work on behalf of FMI Corporation, the International Festival of Raleigh, Sig Hutchinson for Wake County Commissioner and SAFE Haven for Cats.

Articulon won Best in Category for the entry: Digital Video Campaign Helps Sig Hutchinson Win County Commissioner Election. The agency also received an Award of Excellence in Media Relations for FMI Enters Gas and Oil Market, and Honorable Mentions for:

  • Media Relations for the International Festival – Discover the World in Raleigh
  • Direct Mail/Direct Response for Giving Tuesday Donors Support SAFE Haven for Cats

“The Articulon team takes great pride in receiving five InSpire Awards for our work creating compelling messages that continue to connect with our clients’ audiences, as well as produce tangible results,” says Cindy Stranad, APR, Articulon principal. “It is a tremendous honor to stand in celebration next to our peers.”

Modeled after PRSA’s national Bronze and Silver Anvil Awards, the InSpire Awards highlight the best PR and communications programs by agencies located in North Carolina. Bronze InSpire Awards honor specific tactics or components of public relations campaigns.

These awards builds upon the recognition Articulon has received for a commitment to exceptional client work and community involvement. Since 2006, the Triangle Business Journal the firm has recognized Articulon as one of the top 25 public relations firms in the Triangle. Articulon has also won numerous industry accolades including InSpire Awards from NCPRSA, B2 Awards from the Business Marketing Association, Sir Walter Raleigh Awards from the Raleigh Public Relations Society, an ADDY® award from the American Advertising Federation Raleigh-Durham chapter. Additionally, an independent group of judges selected Articulon as a Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Pinnacle Award recipient based on sustained growth and innovation in 2010.

BBB Event Nearly Doubles in Size from Previous Year

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Lafayette Village Collage-01RALEIGH, N.C. (April 27, 2015) — More than 1,500 Triangle residents participated in the Better Business Bureau of Eastern NC’s document shredding and electronics recycling event on April 18 held at Coastal Federal Credit Union and Lafayette Village. This was the largest turnout the semi-annual event has seen. Nearly 53,000 pounds of documents and 26,000 pounds of electronics were collected, securely destroyed and recycled.

“Identity theft remains a pertinent problem today, it is important that individuals understand the risks involved when disposing of documents and electronics,” says Toby Barfield, president and CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina. “Shredding sensitive information and destroying electronic devices that contain personal data is an important first step to combating fraud.”

Coastal Federal Credit Union and Lafayette Village served as location sponsors, promoting the importance of identity protection and security in the community. Free document shredding services were provided by PROSHRED® Security and A Shred Ahead®. Local recycler, GEEP collected all electronics for secure and eco-friendly destruction.

To date, the “Secure Your ID” Day events have safely destroyed more than 370,000 pounds of sensitive documents and nearly 90,000 pounds of electronics. The event is held in the spring and fall each year. For more information, visit bbbshred.org.

About BBB serving Eastern North Carolina:
Better Business Bureau serving Eastern North Carolina is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit corporation serving 33 counties in Eastern North Carolina. The organization is funded primarily by BBB Accredited Business fees from more than 3,000 local businesses and professional firms. BBB promotes integrity, consumer confidence and business ethics through business self-regulation in the local marketplace. Services provided by BBB include reports on companies and charitable organizations, general monitoring of advertising in the marketplace, consumer/business education programs and dispute resolution services. All services are provided at no cost to the public, with the occasional exception of mediation and arbitration. Visit bbb.org.

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